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ST53 SGY

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,612 mi
Last recorded194,612 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 SGY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 194,612 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near-side front hub bearing has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2012 194,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near-side front hub bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2011 185,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 181,577 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 161,573 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 178,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 178,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 164,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both steering knuckles have slight play

slight distorted rear brake readings

Pass 12 Dec 2008 164,860 miles

both steering knuckles have slight play

slight distorted rear brake readings

Pass 1 Dec 2007 134,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 103,137 miles

rubbers splitting on both front anti roll bar droplinks

slight movement on steering rack felt at wheels

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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ST53 SGY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST53 SGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST53 SGY registered?

ST53 SGY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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